Astronomers propose hunting for civilizations on worlds that can see our planet cross the Sun.
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Astronomers propose hunting for civilizations on worlds that can see our planet cross the Sun. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19439 from Nature News & Comment http://ift.tt/1TNblzJ via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1UvE7pc Aging ideologies differ greatly across the globe, but each country possesses a wealth of brilliant customs for gracefully embracing the arrival of each new decade. In partnership with COVERGIRL, we scoured the world for the best in age-defying wisdom. From aloe vera application to sufficient sleep, 11 enlightened bloggers, entrepreneurs and artists from around the world share their favorite anti-aging tips and philosophies. 1. Ericka Sanchez, Recipe Developer, Food Writer, and Blogger at Nibbles and Feasts, Mexico “Always have a healthy sabila plant (aloe vera plant) in your home for a daily face mask. Simply remove a piece of aloe vera leaf and squeeze out the gel to apply all over face (avoid eyes). Let it dry for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. The aloe vera not only helps moisturize the skin but it also helps soothe sunburns and clear up complexion.” 2. Carrie Hammer, Founder, Carrie Hammer, United States “Every single year gets better and better. Beauty doesn’t lie in trends, beauty lies in finding your own personal style. As I’ve gotten older I’ve found the looks, products, and items that have made me feel bold, powerful and beautiful. Finding your own personal style that develops throughout the years is the most empowering thing and it only comes with age.” 3. Lorraine C. Ladish, Founder, VivaFifty.com, Spain “If I had to choose just one beauty and self-care secret, it is this: sleep. A LOT of sleep. I’ve been sleeping eight or more hours a night my entire life. Even when I had babies, I found a way to nap. And that’s how I deal with aging. By sleeping as much as I can. 4. Lira, Platinum recording artist with Sony, South Africa “Growing up in Africa the sun was very intense and Johannesburg is particularly dry, which left my skin very thirsty. Since I was a little girl my mother taught me her daily regimen, which is a concoction of Vaseline, glycerin, cocoa butter, and Bio-Oil to replenish the skin. My mother is in her mid-50s and her skin is radiant. In the Zulu language they say ‘umama wazi kangcono,’ which means mother knows best.” 5. GG Renee Hill, Coach and Author, All The Many Layers, United States “The older I get, the more I realize that beauty doesn’t fade when it comes from knowing yourself, loving yourself and beaming that inner peace out. Beauty is more than how you look, it’s how you inspire people with your presence and let your spirit shine through. Stay true to yourself and you will always glow.” 6. Yvette Marquez, Author and Food Blogger, Muy Bueno Cookbook, United States “My mom has great skin, and I can only pray that I will look as young as she looks at her age. I’m grateful that my mom taught me to wash my face — remove all makeup — every night, no matter how tired I am. Moisturize in the morning and at night, drink plenty of water, and always be sure to wear sunscreen — on your face, neck, décolleté and your hands, because when you drive, your chest and hands get a lot of sun exposure. A woman’s age can be told in her chest and hands where the skin is thinner.” 7. Kathy Cano-Murillo, Artist and Novelist, Crafty Chica, United States “My personal mantra is to keep my mind and attitude young by always embracing new. I love to find new music, new art techniques, new authors and books, new actors and movies. I love and appreciate the past, but I don’t live there. I live and celebrate TODAY and what is going on around me, and I get involved. I soak up every moment, inhale happiness, and am always eager to increase my skills, perspective and knowledge from people of all ages!” 8. Patty Blue Hayes, Author, Life Coach, Speaker, United States “My mother was an artist, and she instilled in me a deep appreciation for the natural beauty she painted. I see the magnificence of both the first tender blossom in spring and the decaying bark from a fallen tree. By not judging what is young or old, I create my own ageless awareness.” “When I was a little girl, my mother embraced playfulness and the timeless joy of being silly. I advise women of all ages to reclaim their beautiful lighthearted spirit, let her out to play, to laugh and to delight in this dance of life.” 9. Nancie Mwai, Lifestyle Blogger, Nancie Mwai, Kenya “My mom used a type of petroleum jelly used for milking cows on me. Her mother used it as well and I use it on my daughter. The jelly is called Aramis. Believe it or not, it’s amazing on the skin.” 10. Tamara Al Gabbani, Fashion Designer and Blogger at I Am Tamara, United Arab Emirates “Growing up in the hot and sunny desert climate of Dubai, my mother never let us out the house without sunblock on. She educated us on the importance of being aesthetically presentable [and] elegant and [she] emphasized attention to skincare. My mother simply didn’t age. She would go to the spa regularly, give herself mini facials at home, and would apply day and night moisturizers without fail. She taught by example and, as a result, I have followed in her footsteps. Investing in my skincare, wearing sunblock and including skincare as a lifestyle necessity are the lessons I have proudly inherited.” 11. Sonya Esman, Blogger, ClassIsInternal.com, Russia “My mother has always prided herself in her skin care and dedication to maintaining her youth, which has inspired me as I am maturing to be a young woman. I remember my mom would get an oxygen facial every other month, and would just be glowing after putting that hour of luxury into her skin. I started getting facials myself, and the results have been incredible. I think if you can find a seriously talented aesthetician, sign yourself up for 3-4 facials in the span of 3-4 months, and see the difference.” We all have our own unique (and even international) approach to aging. Add COVERGIRL + Olay’s Simply Ageless collection and its superior technology to your beauty arsenal and prepare to wow the world! — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1UvApvJ via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1RClRI0 Fish and Wildlife Service to Assess Harm from Glyphosate and Atrazine on Endangered Species2/29/2016
(Beyond Pesticides, March 1, 2016) Under the terms of an agreement reached lasted month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will begin studying the effects of four commonly used herbicides on the health of 1,500 endangered species in the United States. Based on the terms of the settlement, the result of a series of […] The post Fish and Wildlife Service to Assess Harm from Glyphosate and Atrazine on Endangered Species appeared first on Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog. from Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog http://ift.tt/21yeI3B via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1QitxP8 By Alex Orlov for Life by Daily Burn Love the joyous bubbles and sugary sweetness of diet cola? The calorie-free carbonation seems like a dieter’s dream, but research shows that sugary colas can make your taste buds crave real sugar even more — and even alter your brain chemicals. Yikes! Luckily, not all fizzy beverages get the same bad rap (unless, of course, you drink way too much of them). For people who can’t resist the satisfying fizz on the tongue, there are plenty of other ways to satisfy that craving for an effervescent pick-me-up. From probiotic-rich tonics to flavored seltzers, these carbonated drinks might help you ditch your diet cola habit for good this year. 5 Healthy Soda Alternatives 1. KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Tonics 2. LaCroix Sparkling Water 3. IZZE Sparkling Juice 4. Sparkling ICE Lemonade 5. Polar Seltzer Water More from Life by Daily Burn: — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1neeHyT via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1T5dxnh Johnson & Johnson is a trusted name whose baby powder has long been a staple of many homes. The powder absorbs excess moisture and protects skin from chafing and irritating rashes. Women in particular use it as a part of feminine hygiene. Now we are being told that this household item could be linked to cancer. Johnson & Johnson just lost a huge lawsuit brought by the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer after years of using the product. The decision wasn’t actually based on hard evidence of a known link between talc and ovarian cancer, leading to a lot of confusion for consumers. Baby powder’s main ingredient is talc — a natural product made of magnesium, silicon, hydrogen and oxygen. In addition to baby powder, talc is found in a lot of cosmetic products. Talc baby powder was used for decades for diapering babies until concerns over the effects of inhalation on infants led physicians to recommend against its use. The American Cancer Society states on its website: “Studies of personal use of talcum powder have had mixed results, although there is some suggestion of a possible increase in ovarian cancer risk.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, has classified talc applied to the genital area as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” A few major studies have found a link between this cancer and talc, but none have proven causation. Also, these studies haven’t shown a link between just how much talc is used and how it affects the risk of ovarian cancer. This just makes things more confusing. To put things into perspective, the known major risk factors for ovarian cancer are genetics, taking hormone replacement therapy and being overweight. The latter two are modifiable risk factors that have a bigger health impact than talc exposure. Of course you can take this ambiguous information and do with it what you like. So what options do we have to protect those delicate areas ladies? Creams like Desitin protect skin and prevent chafing. If you prefer powders, cornstarch powder is a great alternative that has been found to be safe for general use. Gold Bond and Johnson’s are among several brands that make a cornstarch version. Did you know that baby powder in the U.S. actually had asbestos in it until the mid-1970’s when it was removed? There was controversy over that for years. Hindsight is always 20/20, and often we have to make decisions about what we deem acceptable for our use and our loved ones use before we know the whole story. While the jury may still be out, as a female with this knowledge I’d err on the safe side. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1TNEThG via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1L0tGrA The movement to stop overuse of antibiotics in farm animals is having a good two weeks. Four household names in food sales have announced steps toward offering antibiotic-free meat. On Tuesday, Subway will introduce its first antibiotic-free sandwich, a chicken sub that is also free of artificial color and flavoring, according to CNBC. The world’s largest fast food chain, Subway said this past fall that it would begin switching to meat raised without antibiotics in response to consumer demand. The company has set a deadline of 2025 for completing that transition across its full menu. Other restaurant chains like McDonald’s have also said they’re moving away from meat raised with antibiotics, while some, like Chipotle and Shake Shack, have already done so. Antibiotics are widely given to farm animals not just to treat actual illness but to plump up the animals or prevent disease — so-called sub-therapeutic uses. A growing number of researchers believe the resulting overuse of antibiotics in livestock is contributing to drug resistance in humans, putting us at risk of “superbugs.” Despite that concern, sales of antibiotics intended for farm animals have surged in recent years — to the point that the U.S. agricultural industry is responsible for an estimated 80 percent of the nation’s use of antibiotics. Still, some major meat suppliers are making a change. In a Friday news release, Perdue Farms announced that by sometime in May, all of its value-added chicken products will be sold antibiotic-free. It called itself the first major brand to do so. The transition also applies to its food-service turkey items. According to the company, two-thirds of Perdue chickens and over half of its turkeys are being raised antibiotic-free as part of its “No Antibiotics Ever” campaign. The company began the process of weaning its poultry off antibiotics more than a decade ago. “This is something that’s happening now, not years in the future,” Andy Urban, Perdue’s senior vice president of sales, said in a statement. “These are in production now. Consumers will start to see the change in a few weeks, and we’ll complete the transition in May.” Meanwhile, Tyson Foods introduced a new product label last week consisting of pork products sourced from animals that are raised not only without antibiotics, but also without hormones and outside gestation crates, according to TakePart’s Willy Blackmore. Tyson, which is the nation’s largest poultry provider, had previously announced a timeline of September 2017 for eliminating use of human antibiotics in its chickens. Finally, burger chain In-N-Out, in response to a push by advocacy groups, said last week that it is “committed to beef that is not raised with antibiotics important to human medicine” and is pushing its suppliers to make the switch, though it has yet to announce a timeline. Consumer pressure will be key to holding companies to their word on antibiotics reform and in encouraging others to join their ranks, Alastair Kenneil, a spokesman for London-based Farms Not Factories, told The Huffington Post. He compared it to the way growing numbers of restaurant chains have been pushed into switching to cage-free eggs. And he warned that even though the European Union banned the sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics to boost growth in 2006, some farmers still find ways to get around the prohibition. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration regulates the use of antibiotics in animals but has thus far pushed for voluntary phaseouts by the agricultural industry. Much stricter regulations are scheduled to begin by the year’s end. A new California state law, going into effect in 2018, will also crack down on the practice. “I think it’s all down to consumers. There are no meaningful regulations in the U.S. or EU,” Kenneil said. “I think it will all happen through big retail chains who see how people’s attitudes are changing.” Joseph Erbentraut covers promising innovations and challenges in the areas of food and water. In addition, he explores the evolving ways Americans are identifying and defining themselves. Follow Erbentraut on Twitter at @robojojo. Tips? Email [email protected]. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/24xMIfv via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1XWwojQ Photos taken inside the living spaces of migrants and refugees in the Calais “Jungle” show inhabitants’ efforts to make themselves a home away from home. The Jungle is a makeshift camp in northern France, near the tunnel connecting the country with the United Kingdom. The site has existed as a temporary accommodation for migrants and refugees since the early 2000s, but its population has swelled in the last several months as more and more people from around the world have arrived, hoping to settle in Europe. Many of the Jungle’s approximately 4,000 inhabitants eventually want to reach the U.K. to work or join family. The camp is in dire condition, with its shacks and tents vulnerable to the region’s winter winds and rains. A group of U.K. researchers, supported by Doctors of the World and the Economic and Social Research Council, said in an October report that the camp had water sources containing E. coli and Coliform, overflowing toilets and a lack of debris collection. Photos of the Jungle inhabitants’ homes, taken last August by U.K.-based photojournalist Mary Turner, show their varied attempts to add comfort and familiarity to their lives — through belongings such as a poster of a Paris Saint-Germain soccer player, an Arabic-French dictionary, playing cards, religious books and figurines, and stuffed animals. “There are no people in these photographs, but their voices are everywhere,” Turner wrote in a post introducing her photo series. “They are grubby and bleak because that is the reality of what life is like there.” On Monday morning, authorities in Calais began tearing down shelters in the southern section of the camp, as part of a plan to demolish half of the Jungle. Riot police released tear gas while activists, migrants and refugees protested, and shelters were set on fire. Officials said between 800 and 1,000 people in the camp would be evicted or relocated, but local groups said the number is actually closer to 3,500. Fabienne Buccio, prefect of the Pas-de-Calais department, recommended earlier this month that evictees either move to heated containers that the government had opened near the Jungle, or go to refugee reception centers in other areas of France. Many refugees don’t want to go to the government receptions centers because they believe going further away from the English Channel may slow down their journey to the U.K., Clare Moseley, founder of local nonprofit Care4Calais, told The WorldPost. Some other Jungle inhabitants had also moved to the Grande-Synthe refugee camp, a swampy site in the nearby town of Dunkirk that in recent months mushroomed with people wanting to reach the U.K. Take a look at Turner’s photographs and the Jungle inhabitants’ stories below. Read more about refugees in France:Refugees Fight With Police As Their Homes In The ‘Jungle’ Are Razed How Europe’s Tragic Refugee And Migrant Crisis Got So Dire Photos Show Desperate Situation In France’s Grande-Synthe Refugee Camp This Is The Horrific Squalor Refugees Endure In France Why These Volunteers Are Braving Dire Conditions To Provide For Refugees U.K. Nonprofit Sends Caravans To Calais To Protect Refugees In Winter — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1QHw82d via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1ndF7Rd I’ve known my friend David (not his real name) for over twenty years and we’ve always gotten along well. That’s probably, at least in part due to the fact that we share a lot of common interests and values. Lately though, David has developed a habit that has been driving me slightly crazy. Whenever I suggest that we do something together or offer him an invitation of any kind, his response almost always is to tell me that he’ll let me know later whether or not this will work for him. Well,”later” almost always turned out to be the day before the deadline, and even then, it almost always seemed that I was the one who had to initiate contact to remind him that I was still waiting to hear from him. Inevitably, David would apologize and provide explanations as to why he hadn’t contacted me sooner. He would usually tell me that he would love to accept my invitation but “something came up and I won’t be able to join you”. After a series of situations like this, I noticed that this was becoming a pattern, and the pattern was becoming a problem for me; not just because David was inconveniencing me by not informing me sooner of his plans, but also because I felt disrespected with what felt like inconsiderate treatment when despite his profuse apologies, his behavior didn’t change. After expressing my feelings to David we had a good talk in which he told me that I’m not the first person to have had this problem with his desire to avoid making commitments and agreements in order to “keep my options open in case something better shows up.” While I appreciated David’s honesty, I felt some resentment about being held as just another ‘option’ on David’s dance card. After all, we’ve been friends for a long time and I thought I deserved a to have a higher place on his list of priorities. In the course of our conversation it became clear to me that David didn’t just want to keep his options open, he felt that he needed to; and that if he didn’t, he might risk losing out on an important, potentially life-changing experience. As I had feared, David had a severe case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). FOMO is an increasingly common condition plaguing a growing portion of the population numbers of people, who either overcommit and fail to fulfill many of their commitments, or choose to avoid agreements and commitments as much as possible. In most cases the basis for their actions (or inactions) is motivated by a fear that in making an agreement they are losing the chance to engage in other experiences that could potentially result in greater personal gratification or satisfaction. A commonly-felt sentiment of many people who have FOMO is, “I like to keep my options open.” Those with a great fear of missing out can be very discerning in regard to the circumstances and situations in which they tend to break agreements. They are often less willing to break them with someone who holds a position of authority in their lives, such as a supervisor or superior at work, or someone representing the legal or criminal justice system, than to an acquaintance or subordinate at work. They often attempt to justify or excuse their behavior by explaining it as being driven by forces beyond their control, when it is often the case that they actually had priorities that they held as being more import than the commitment that they failed to keep. FOMO frequently provokes feelings of anxiety and restlessness, often generated by competitive thoughts that others are experiencing more pleasure, success, or fulfillment in their lives than they are. It can also be a response to a conscious or unconscious fear of aging and/or dying. Unless the underlying concerns that drive this desire to compulsively accumulate as many experiences as possible is identified and addressed, FOMO behavior will continue to prevail and diminish the overall quality of well-being, and fulfillment in one’s relationships and life in general. There is a saying that you can’t ever get enough of what you really don’t need. Accumulating experiences and being possessed by the feelings stress and tension that are amplified by the pursuit of more and the need to avoid missing out cannot relieve the existential anxiety that drives FOMO behavior. Checking electronic devices for text messages, voice mails and emails continually throughout the day creates a obsessive preoccupation that doesn’t quench the thirst for the need for more, it amplifies it. Kind of like pouring gasoline on fire to put it out. Doesn’t work so well. Perhaps the biggest problem with FOMO is that a relentless preoccupation with activity and novelty makes it impossible for us to be to be fully present and deeply engaged in our relationships and our life in general. And true fulfillment requires both presence and engagement. Like the sign in the casino says: “You must be present to win!” So if rushing from pillar to post trying to fill your life up with activities and novelty not only doesn’t enhance the quality of life, but rather diminishes it, what’s the alternative? Good question. Our next blog will answer that question and offer ten steps that you can take that can free you from that corrosive effects of FOMO once and for all. Stay tuned. If you like what you read click the link below to receive our free inspirational newsletters! Visit our website to subscribe to our mailing list: www.bloomwork.com. Like us on Facebook!! — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1oU6dP4 via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1ndFafS I got a new job in 2012, and with my first paycheck decided to hire a personal trainer. I remember going to the first appointment, being greeted by a friendly guy who was built like a stone wall. He asked me to perform as many press ups as I could, so that he could gauge my level of fitness. I barely managed ten before collapsing to the ground red-faced. He gave me a look of faintly amused concern before taking me aside and laying out my new eating regime. This was my first experience of the Paleo diet, made famous by the likes of Miley Cyrus and Matthew McConaughey. For brevity’s sake, it eschews all refined carbohydrates and wholegrains in favour of high-protein, high-fat foods, and minimises calorie counting. I was pointed towards Mark Sissons I consider myself to be pretty open-minded, so I took to this new lifestyle without any preconceptions. I emptied my cupboard of cakes, chips, bread — all the foods that make life worth living. In went the coconut flour, coconut oil, dried coconut flakes and kale. My new diet caused the weight to melt away. People began to notice, and I accepted the attention with a fair amount of smugness. I was privy to a new way of eating, the right way. But inside, despite how I was beginning to look, I felt awful. I remember one day in work vividly. I had consumed about a kilo of broccoli, and my stomach moaned for mercy. I was so blocked up I had to leave sick, dashing home to spend the afternoon ‘preoccupied’ with some natural bodily processes. This was bad enough, but the social stigma was worse. I was constantly defending the diet against a chorus of patronising onlookers who said that I was ‘taking things too far’, that I was ‘being too hard on myself’. Others questioned whether it was something that could really be considered healthy. They weren’t the only ones to raise concerns. In late 2014, the British Dietetic Association advised against the diet, arguing that it was a surefire way to compromise your bone health (given the complete bar on dairy intake) as well as helping you to miss out completely on several important nutrients. This article in the Scientific American also casts doubt on the diets’ long-term feasibility. Despite all the evidence and my own inner voice telling me what I knew to be true, I persisted with the diet for another few months, before suffering a spectacular Oreo-based relapse. My short, tumultuous relationship with low carb eating was finished. As we move into 2016, the Paleo diet is reaching new heights. High-profile British celebrities like Jonathan Ross are well-known exponents of the diet. Jamie Oliver, the guardian angel of our dinner plates, has lobbied the UK government intensely for a sugar tax to help curb the nations intake. Having suffered the worst of Paleo’s side effects, I am a tad concerned about the prevalence this new way of eating is starting to enjoy in public life. But my complaints should be viewed through the prism of individual differences. It is foolish to prescribe one way of eating to a populace that is as diverse as ours. We all react differently to foods and exercise, so people can decide for themselves what to eat. Furthermore, the Paleo diet does get some things right. We should all be eating less and moving more, whilst the movement has encouraged a growth in proper home cooking with fresh, wholesome ingredients. It has also shone a necessary spotlight on the mind-boggling amounts of sugar in some of our best loved foods. Articles like this one from the BBC are part of a welcome move towards being mindful of what we put into our bodies. The Paleo diet does have significant flaws, and I’m still suspicious of it ass a sleekly-marketed con peddled by a diet industry looking for its next big villain. We, as hungry for a weight loss shortcut as we are for Chinese takeout, are only too happy to swallow the high-fat, high-protein snake oil. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. from Healthy Living – The Huffington Post http://ift.tt/1XWkPJf via Grow your own http://ift.tt/1TiFPev Deciding to say yes to our lives may not seem like a big deal or may sound too abstract but the beauty and magic of life can transform a simple decision to something big and life-changing. Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes“, is a brilliant example. I loved that book. I love her shows and now I love Shonda even more. A book filled with humor, anecdotes, inspirational stories and real life insecurities make it so relatable. It’s like having a conversation with her, in Vermont, while making jam. Her yes adventure started after realizing despite her success, she wasn’t really happy and her life was filled with no’s. She promised herself to do the things that terrified her by saying yes to her life. 5 Lessons that inspired me with “Year of Yes” from Shonda Rhimes: 1. Be a doer, not a dreamer. “I think a lot of people dream. And while they are busy dreaming, the really happy people, the really successful people, the really interesting, powerful, engaged people? Are busy doing.“ For a dreamer like me, her Dartmouth commencement speech touched me deeply as I recognized myself in that description. I’m a dreamer. The hippie version of it – with the vision board, meditation, journalling and daydreaming. I don’t want to change as I love that softer side of me but I want to add that “do something” attitude. Moving forward and taking steps to get closer to where I want to be. And that includes working hard and being committed to the life I want to live. 2. Say yes to loving yourself. “Food is magic. It makes you feel better. It numbs you. Beautiful magical food deadens your soul just enough so you can’t think too hard about anything other than cake or sleep. Putting food on top of it casts a spell to make the feelings go away. You don’t have to face yourself or think or be anything other than your brain- no body necessary.“ Saying yes to ourselves and realizing that our bodies are not something separate from our brains. Body, mind and soul are all intertwined and linked together. That means nourishing our bodies and lives with food and activities that will make us feel vibrant, happy and alive and it all starts with acceptance. Accepting ourselves can be powerful and have ripple effects. Showing love to ourselves instead of negative thoughts will have a positive impact on what we decide to put in our bodies and how we choose to treat them. 3. Call me a badass. “I now see two paths- a ragged rocky one that goes up to the top of the mountain and a nice easy one that heads down under it. I can fight to make the rocky climb, get a few bruises, risk getting hurt. And I can stand on the mountaintop and breathe the rare air in the warm sun, taking the whole world before me. Or I can take the easy route underground. There’s no sun down there. No air. But it’s warm. It’s safe.“ Shonda’s a badass warrior. She works hard, she’s strong, independent and listens to her creative genius. Writing is her thing and her badassery is inspiring. Shonda goes all in and owns Thursday night on TV, if that’s not a proof?! Being a badass is recognizing and owning our talents and not apologizing for it. It’s about accepting the compliment and love that come our ways. 4. Make space for play, real friendships and adventures. “Wanna play? From now on, the answer is always yes. I drop whatever I am doing and I go to my children and I play.” Finding the magical moments in our days and lives. It might be more play time with your kids or in the outdoors, spending more time with friends than being on social media. Stretching our comfort zones and bringing daily adventures to our lives. As I always love to remind myself, what kind of moments will make the final cut in my life movie? And play time, exploring, laughing, being kind is always my answer. Finding what makes our daily lives magical will improve the quality of our weeks and lives in general. 5. Say yes to no. “No is a powerful word. To me, it’s the single most powerful word in the English language. Said clearly, strongly and with enough frequency and force, it can alter the course of history.“ Finding ourselves, feeling the freedom and staying aligned with who we are by saying no. It also means speaking up and having clear boundaries. Doing what makes us happy and listening to our intuition. Saying no is a form of love towards ourselves. By overcommitting and saying yes to everyone, we slowly lose ourselves. So let’s make sure what we say yes to feels good in our hearts and schedules. It’s actually kinda sacred, that moment, when we realize that our worth and wellbeing matters. In 2014, I said yes to adventures, action and the unknown. As terrifying and thrilling as it was, I simply said yes to my heart. I didn’t let my fear take control of my desires and the result was pure bliss. It was like surfing a wave for pretty much the whole year. I want that again. So I’m saying yes to badassery this year. Standing on the mountaintop, sun on my face. Keeping in mind to always do something and move forward when fear and limiting beliefs show up. For someone who gets easily overwhelmed that became my mantra.
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